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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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